LTA 2023

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2021 Harvest Event. In the hot box belting in before going to the starting line we see Team FJ Racing number 343. Driven by Frank John and assisted by Sherry John to a record speed of 155.445 mph in class AZ/EL (Electric Lakester).Originally built by one of LTA founders Bob Wanner, it was converted to electric by Frank. Bob is a retired FDNY Firefighter and numbered the lakester to honor the 343 firefighters that lost their lives at World Trade Center on 9/11. Aside from being Chief Timer Frank also holds a number of electric car and bike records. The most remarkable is 204.575 mph on an electric motorcycle. Stacy Robey photo.

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2021 Maine Event.  In the pits we see Team B C Woods Racing number 804.  I believe this is a 36 Chevrolet coupe.  Driven by B C Woods in 2018 to one mile record of 118.936 mph in class XO/VGC (Overhead valve inline /Vintage Gas Coupe). A lot of work went into this restoration.  These cars had wood framed doors. Really challenging to get them into this condition.

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2021 Maine Event. In the pits we see team "It's All Rick's Fault Racing" number 8365 Corvair. Driven by Greg Lloyd to a record speed of 153.448 mph in class F/CPRO (3 Liter/Classic Production) in 2019. This beautiful late 1960-s Gen 2 Chevy Corvair originally came with a rear engine 2.7 liter air cooled flat 6 cylinder. Amazing performance from what was designed by GM as an economy car.

[Jack Gifford]

I notice the change to class E. Was the 153 run with larger than 3 liter engine?

[manta22]

2021 Maine Event. In the pits we see team "It's All Rick's Fault Racing" number 8365 Corvair. Driven by Greg Lloyd to a record speed of 153.448 mph in class F/CPRO (3 Liter/Classic Production) in 2019. This beautiful late 1960-s Gen 2 Chevy Corvair originally came with a rear engine 2.7 liter air cooled flat 6 cylinder. Amazing performance from what was designed by GM as an economy car.

Up yours, Ralph Nader!

[jacksoni]

So in addition to the displacement change, looks to be Production blown (E/CPS). Of course there were turbo'd Corvairs but the displacement? Does LTA allow running up a class like ECTA?

[ronnieroadster]

So in addition to the displacement change, looks to be Production blown (E/CPS). Of course there were turbo'd Corvairs but the displacement? Does LTA allow running up a class like ECTA?

     Yes

[55chevr]

2010 Maine Event.  In the staging lanes heading to the starting line we see Team DiMartino and Connor?s number 255 Lakester.  Driven by Steve Martino to a record speed of 171.601 in G/GL (2 Liter/Gas Lakester).  Built from a B-57 belly tank ?Jessie?s Girl? is powered by a Honda F20C1 2 liter naturally engine. Built in 2006 this gorgeous small engine lakester has raced at multiple venues including Bonneville, Maxton, Ohio and Loring.

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2017 Maine Event.  At the starting line we see the just concluded 200 MPH Club presentation.  Stacy Robey photo.
Left to right; Cliff Daly, Carl Theriault, Joe Daly, Frank John, Warner Riley, Jody Perewitz, Racheal Johnson, Jack Bateman

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2017 Maine Event.  In staging, next to go to the starting line we see Team Allen Racing's number 9474 Yamaha. Ridden by Wendell Allen to a record speed of 135.831 mph in class MPS/G500 (Modified Partial Streamline/Gas-500cc).  Really good aero produced an outstanding top speed. Anyone have any information on what model this fast 500 is?  My guess from the wheels is that it is an XS500.  Stacy Robey photo.

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2015 Harvest Event. Team Kowalski brings another classic race car to Loring. In the hot box we see Reading, Pennsylvania Team Kowalski Custom's number 7231 lakester. Driven by E J Kowalski to a record speed of 143.008 in V4F/GL (Flathead Vintage 4 Cylinder/Gas Lakester). Built from an F86 wing tank this vintage lakester holds the record at Bonneville is the same class. Outstanding speed from a 90 year old engine originally rated at 50 horsepower. Stacy Robey photo.

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2017 Maine Event.  In the staging lanes we see from Ontario Canada Team Bateman Racing's number 799 Competition Coupe.  Driven by Jack Bateman to a record speed of 220.069 mph in D/FCC (5 Liter/Fuel Competition Coupe).  A Traditional Comp coupe with great aerodynamics.  Well constructed with a team that was well prepared. The whole package.  Stacy Robey photo.

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2018 Harvest Event. At the starting line we see the New Jersey Team Forstall/Knecum/Deluca number 182 Suzuki Hayabusa. Piloted by Steve Knecum to a mile record of 215.164 mph in class A/G-2000/4 (Altered Construction/Gas-2000cc/ 4 Stroke). Steve is a very accomplished engine builder who has done engines for just about all the heavy hitters with land speed records. He and Mark Deluca are members of many of the different venues 200 MPH Clubs. The other 1/3 of the team, Larry Forstall provides support for a number of record setting race teams. Stacy Robey photo

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2018 Maine Event. At long shutdown we see Team Rydin recovering the streamliner.  Driven by Jeff Gentry to a record Speed of 205.210 mph in class AA/GS (Unlimited Displacement / Gas Streamliner). Rydin Team came to Loring with 3 cars and set records with all 3. Stacy Robey photo

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A side profile view of Jack Bateman's Comp Coupe.  Ran in DF at Loring.